Anyone Had Good Or Bad Experiences With These Rifles?

[charlie caller 3,654]

 

I have a t3 stainless varmint mate and its a very good very accurate rifle only downfall is its heavy but that's to be expected when buying a varmint rifle

Exact view as this mine is heavy but unless your 8 stone wet through its not going to be a major issue, it's incredibly accurate.

 

I also have a Browning A bolt in .223 which is quality but the T3 is better

 

As Seeker says the t3 is a very good rifle,I don't think it is particularly heavy if it is then it is well balanced, if it is a light rifle you fancy then probably an A bolt would suit you, but remember if you are going for a .270 it will kick a bit more being lighter,you cant go wrong with a Howa/Weatherby, the only slight criticism is the triggers are a little heavy, but 25 quid at a gunsmiths should sort it and you will have a very well made rifle that will give years of service.

[Deker 3,478]

I'm not sure what you are actually expecting as a response, there is nothing wrong with any in the list.

 

From time to time any rifle will have a problem and you will always find someone who says XYZ is the best rifle in the world and someone who says it is the worst!

 

There is not enough Specific detail on each model to give a view, but it seems you may be looking at heavier models, no doubt if that is the case you have your reasons, I don't need/like/want any heavy rifle these days.

 

Get what you need to do your chosen task!

[hutchey 147]

I'm not sure what you are actually expecting as a response, there is nothing wrong with any in the list.

 

From time to time any rifle will have a problem and you will always find someone who says XYZ is the best rifle in the world and someone who says it is the worst!

 

There is not enough Specific detail on each model to give a view, but it seems you may be looking at heavier models, no doubt if that is the case you have your reasons, I don't need/like/want any heavy rifle these days.

 

Get what you need to do your chosen task!

Ok, good to know. I was just looking for some peoples experiences given what they use them for.

I've not come across lighter variants but happy to have some mentioned so i can look at those online.

Use will be foxes and hopefully some deer later on

calibre 243

[Deker 3,478]

 

I'm not sure what you are actually expecting as a response, there is nothing wrong with any in the list.

 

From time to time any rifle will have a problem and you will always find someone who says XYZ is the best rifle in the world and someone who says it is the worst!

 

There is not enough Specific detail on each model to give a view, but it seems you may be looking at heavier models, no doubt if that is the case you have your reasons, I don't need/like/want any heavy rifle these days.

 

Get what you need to do your chosen task!

Ok, good to know. I was just looking for some peoples experiences given what they use them for.

I've not come across lighter variants but happy to have some mentioned so i can look at those online.

Use will be foxes and hopefully some deer later on

calibre 243

 

 

Within most manufacturers model ranges there will be heavier and lighter barrels and stocks, commonly, but not always, Varmint will indicate a heavy barrel, some of the laminate stocks are quite heavy as well. For Example T3 Varmint and Lite, Rem700 SPS Varmint and Stainless, Howa1500 Varmint and Sporter, etc., in all cases the Varmint is heavier

 

Some people like heavy guns for whatever reason but in principle, and generalising (always a bad thing) Heavy guns are for target and light are for the field.

 

If you are out foxing or deer how many shots are you going to let off, a good night on the foxes may be 5-6 shots, and few people take home 5-6 deer on a days shooting!

 

On top of all else we all have different requirements, so what may suit someone else may not suit you.

 

Everyone has their ideal/perfect rifle ...but they all seem to have a different one!

 

As I said before, nothing wrong with any of the makes on your list, but ask yourself questions, do I need a heavy rifle, do I need a Laminate stock, do I need a long barrel, etc., etc...WHY?..... try to reduce the specific models in each category to match YOUR requirements!

[sikastag_1 689]

 

I have a t3 stainless varmint mate and its a very good very accurate rifle only downfall is its heavy but that's to be expected when buying a varmint rifle

Exact view as this mine is heavy but unless your 8 stone wet through its not going to be a major issue, it's incredibly accurate.

 

I also have a Browning A bolt in .223 which is quality but the T3 is better

I know mate I love mine and iv done a lot with it stalking/lamping iv put a pes mod on it now with bipod etc its a quality rifle not ideal for walking miles in but like you I don't mind I love the rifle gos on my back and I get on with it I knew it was heavy before i got it, looks nice aswell

[hutchey 147]

Nice one guys,thanks

[hutchey 147]

just picked up a steyr, tikka t3, sako ??, browning x bol, sauer and of those i felt the tikka was the most comfortable, then the browning.

 

Got to go look and try a howa/weatherby though.

 

tough choices, luckily all these were already scoped up so i got an idea on weight and comfort on the cheek etc.

none had a mod on though but i did try a few with a mod and some were massively barrel heavy so unless you have arms like schwarzenegger or are using a rest of some sort then god knows how you get an accurate shot off.

[charlie caller 3,654]

A tree or sticks mate, any modern rifle with a big mod ie t8, wildcat, pes, ect will be front heavy, but how often do we take a free hand shot with a fullbore cf rifle? Not often is the answer, out of all the foxes I shot last year I think only one or perhaps two were freehand.